The Ultimate Creamy & Tangy Dill Pickle Chicken Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)
Make this easy, high-protein dill pickle chicken salad in under 25 minutes. It is creamy, tangy, and perfect for quick lunches or meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice (from the pickle jar)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped dill pickles, celery, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the chicken.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), pickle juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Add the salt and pepper.
- Use a spatula or spoon to gently fold all ingredients together until the chicken is evenly coated and the salad is creamy. Do not overmix.
- Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or pickle juice as needed for your preferred tanginess.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine. This salad is excellent for meal planning.
Notes
- For a low carb chicken salad option, serve this mixture in crisp lettuce cups or bell pepper halves instead of bread.
- If you are following a keto meal plan, substitute the mayonnaise with avocado oil mayonnaise.
- To use rotisserie chicken, shred about 1.5 pounds of meat.
- This recipe is a great high protein lunch base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110